In Remembrance Of

Roberta Batchelder

Roberta Batchelder, of Gower, MO passed away, November 29, 2021.

She was born on October 31, 1940 to Robert William and Pearl Erma Whippo in Chicago, IL. She grew up in Chicago and in her early teens she moved to Martin City, MO.

On August 13, 1972 she was united in marriage to Terry Batchelder. After their marriage they lived near Gower where they made their home. 

Roberta worked for Subway in Gower for many years. She loved shopping, music and concerts, but most of all loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Will Whippo; sister, Jeanette Shelton; sons, Christopher Brown and Kevin Batchelder; and son-in-law, Michael VanVleck.

Roberta is survived by her husband, Terry; children, Mike (DeeDee) Brown, Robert Brown, William (Patti) Brown, Sherry VanVleck, Teresa Strohmeyer, Michael (Kathy) Batchelder, Curtis (Jennifer) Batchelder, and Sherri (Andy) Meggers; grandchildren, Michelle, Rachael, Amanda, Robert, Jason, Jeremy, Gabrielle, Lindsay, Jackson, Ciera, Blake, Arron, Dakoda, Jamie, Kelly, Cole, Katie, Elijah, Noah, Caleb, Kendall, Kaiden, Alyssa, Kyle, Blake, Emerson; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.

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15 comments

  • Barbra Sandberg

    I love and miss you so much grandma. Wish I would have spent more time with you. You will forever be in my heart.

  • Bill and Patricia Brown

    Mom, always love you and miss you. You are a special woman but your son is so heart broken, RIP MOM, see you heaven, keep the light on

  • SUSIE KING

    TERRY AND FAMILY:
    SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROBERTA, SHE WAS ALWAYS SO KIND. SHE WILL BE MISSED. PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY.

  • Jim E. Horn

    Very sorry for your family’s loss.Roberta will be missed.

  • Ann Tolley

    The completion of a cycle is difficult for those left behind.

  • John Horn

    Sorry for your loss

  • Mike and Jo Roady

    I’m sorry for your lose

  • Starla E Hill

    I love you Berta and will never forget you. Oh the memories……

  • Barbara Ottolini

    We are so sorry for your loss.

  • Sherrill Kelsey

    Terry, So sorry for your loss. I’ll be thinking and praying for you and your family.

  • Libby purlee

    My prayers and love are with you and your family.

  • William Whippo

    For Ever In Our Hearts

  • Danetta Finney

    I’m so sorry for your loss..I remember Roberta as a young girl. I was always welcome.. Truly a very loving lady that loved her family. Prayers for her family at this very difficult time.

  • Darla Hazzard

    So very sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers .

  • Kim Taylor

    I am so sorry to hear this. There are so many memories with her. Loved her dearly growing up. Rest in peace, Aunt Roberta.

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